Hurricane Lee Advisory

…LEE FORECAST TO BECOME AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS MAJOR HURRICANE BY FRIDAY… …LARGE OCEAN SWELLS LIKELY TO…

Amtrak train crashes into semi-truck in Polk County

Polk County deputies responded to a train vs. semi-truck crash Tuesday afternoon. The Polk County Sheriff’s…

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Perfect Margarita by Behind the Bar with The Twisted Mixer

The legendary singer-songwriter, and mayor of “Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett, passed on Friday at age 76. Buffett…

WATCH THE HORIZON   

By Van Yandell Judges 7: 5 “And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people are still…

On Sept. 6, 1930, George Jenkins opened his first store

On Sept. 6, 1930, George Jenkins opened his first store, called Publix Food Store, in Winter…

First-time Photoshoot – Oh Darla

It’s K-9 calendar time, and we have a few new K-9 Officers who will be gracing…

Lee upgraded to Cat 1 hurricane by NHC

The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Lee to a Hurricane, as of the 5 p.m., advisory…

Why Is my Age 70 Benefit not Higher Than My January Amount?

I plan to retire in 2025 (the year I turn 70). Given that I’m still working,…

Did you Know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a Florida judge has refused to dismiss a class…

Barker, Buffett, Richardson and Extraordinary Lives 

By Dr. Glenn Mollette  Jimmy Buffett, Bob Barker and Bill Richardson all died recently. They all…

“The Equalizer 3” – Movie Review

By Bob Garver                 It has been five years since we last saw Robert “The Equalizer”…

WATSON CLINIC FLU CLINICS OPEN FOR PATIENTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 11

Starting Monday, September 11, Watson Clinic will offer flu vaccinations at a series of Flu Clinics across…

A Polk County sheriff’s deputy was arrested driving more than 100 mph on U.S. 98 South

PCSO deputy sheriff fled from law enforcement after being spotted going over 100 mph, according to the Polk…

Father Kills 16-Year-Old Son With Power Tool In Lake Wales

Sixteen-year-old “Stephen Lee Rodda wasn’t just a great kid,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. “He…

Lakeland Electric customers may start to see savings on their utility bills come October

Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved the municipal-owned utility lowering its fuel rate from $55 to $45 per…